Sunday, November 13, 2011

Tree Frog Conservation

Amphibian populations in many parts of the world have been declining. In general habitat loss is the biggest negative impact on species diversity. Recently infection from a chytrid fungus has been linked to killing amphibians. For more information see
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs-the-thin-green-line/video-full-episode/4882/

For an example of Conservation efforts in Costa Rica see http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_sa/2009-11-12/698566099609.html
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